Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11' | Valencia | Justin De Haas | 0-0 | |
| 12' | Valencia | José Gayà | 0-0 | |
| 26' | Real Sociedad | Goal — Luka Sučić (assist: Job Ochieng) | 0-1 | |
| 45' | Valencia | Substitution — Filip Ugrinic on, David Otorbi Ejededawe off | 0-1 | |
| 54' | Real Sociedad | Luka Sučić | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Valencia | Goal — Aaron Mayol (assist: Hugo Duro) | 1-1 | |
| 61' | Real Sociedad | Substitution — Mikel Oyarzabal on, Orri Steinn Óskarsson off | 1-1 | |
| 61' | Real Sociedad | Substitution — Job Ochieng on, Ander Barrenetxea off | 1-1 | |
| 69' | Real Sociedad | Substitution — Jon Gorrotxategi on, Yangel Herrera off | 1-1 | |
| 69' | Real Sociedad | Substitution — Sergio Gómez on, Aihen Muñoz off | 1-1 | |
| 69' | Valencia | Substitution — Guido Rodríguez on, Harvey Elliott off | 1-1 | |
| 75' | Real Sociedad | Goal — Carlos Soler | 1-2 | |
| 82' | Valencia | Substitution — José Gayà on, Jesús Vázquez off | 1-2 | |
| 82' | Valencia | Substitution — Hugo Duro on, Aimar Blázquez Labraca off | 1-2 | |
| 84' | Valencia | Goal — Luken Beitia Aguirregomezcorta | 2-2 | |
| 87' | Real Sociedad | Substitution — Luka Sučić on, Arsen Zakharyan off | 2-2 | |
| 88' | Valencia | Substitution — Arnaut Danjuma on, Luis Rioja off | 2-2 | |
| 90+1' | Real Sociedad | Goal — Ander Barrenetxea (assist: Carlos Soler) | 2-3 | |
| 90+6' | Real Sociedad | Orri Steinn Óskarsson | 2-3 | |
| 90+6' | Real Sociedad | Orri Steinn Óskarsson | 2-3 |
Real Sociedad came away from Mestalla with all three points on Sunday, 20 September 2026, edging out Valencia 2-3 in a game that swung back and forth all afternoon. The visitors had the better of the first half and deservedly led 0-1 at the break, controlling the tempo without ever quite running away with it. Valencia came out with more urgency after the interval, but Real Sociedad kept finding answers at the other end, and the goals kept coming right to the finish. For Valencia, it's another frustrating home defeat, the kind that piles pressure on a side that needed a response in front of its own fans. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, will take real confidence from digging out a win on the road against a team they trailed in after falling behind early rhythm shifts. Three points away from home in a game with this much back-and-forth are not easy to find, and this one could matter come the business end of the season.
The Matchup
Valencia 2-3 Real Sociedad was the final score at Mestalla, in a game where Real Sociedad did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 54% in favour of Valencia, Real Sociedad made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 22 attempts from Valencia against 21 from Real Sociedad over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Real Sociedad, and Valencia pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Valencia vs Real Sociedad Lineups
Looking Ahead
Valencia does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Villarreal, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Valencia vs Villarreal going to play at 24 October 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Malaga, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Malaga vs Real Sociedad going to play at 18 October 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.